Ideas to block "Unavailable" calls?
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Quixote_1
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Why don't you gut a phone, set up the hook switch to a relay on the normally closed connections, then wire an appliancelinc to a dc adapter to the coil? Then you could use Girder to turn the appliancelinc on and off when there's an unknown caller, thereby hanging up on them automatically.
Lagerhead
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Check whether your telephone service provider has call blocking options. This way, your phone never rings in the first place.
My provider (Cablevision) has an "Anonymous Call Blocking" option that "blocks all calls to you where the calling party does not display their name and number. The caller will receive a message to display their Caller ID if they wish their call to go through. To unblock Caller ID, the caller must dial *82 before placing a call."
kwilcox
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My PBX system sends unknown DID originations to "IVR Hell"; an especially diabolical series of menu options from which there is no return. My phones never ring.
The PBX I use is free (PBX in a flash), is VoIP based and works off my Vonage softphone account. It isn't as hard to set up as one might think either.
The PBX I use is free (PBX in a flash), is VoIP based and works off my Vonage softphone account. It isn't as hard to set up as one might think either.
jwilson56
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Well my provider will let me block anonymous calls but since Unavailable is no CID info they won't block those. Have you noticed more and more political calls, ect are coming in Unavailable?
Yeah I have considered doing the automatic phone hook hangup method. They used to sell a small device that automatically played the SIT tone out to make autodialers think your phone was disconnected. Can't seem to locate that anymore.
Yeah I have considered doing the automatic phone hook hangup method. They used to sell a small device that automatically played the SIT tone out to make autodialers think your phone was disconnected. Can't seem to locate that anymore.
mustangcoupe
Senior Member
There not all using autodialers, I get alot from local cell phones...
I use TonyNo's CID script it works great, just have to get a base set of numbers to disconnect...
jwilson56
Senior Member
Well I am using the NetcallerID box so I doubt it will hang up the phone for me. I will have to look at other options.
Many of the ones I get that are Unavailable are automated calls. In fact we got one from some Union rep last night at 11:30pm that was endorsing whats his name.
Many of the ones I get that are Unavailable are automated calls. In fact we got one from some Union rep last night at 11:30pm that was endorsing whats his name.
I apolagize for being off topic.....
Tony,
I use your CID plugin in PowerHome, but how do you then use the SIT tones? I thought i was using the latest CID plugin?
jwilson56
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Hey guys after searching the web I came across this little device:
IM065 : The Phone Butler
Installs in Seconds; Just Plug it into ANY Phone Jack! Unwanted Caller? Simply Press Star (*) and Hang Up! The Phone Butler takes over by delivering the following message in a British voice, and then terminates the call automatically.
The message goes like this... Pardon me, this is the Phone Butler and I have been directed to inform you that this household must regretfully decline your inquiry. Please put them on your do not call list. Good Day.
The dialog of the message puts telemarketers on legal notice that you want your number placed on their “Do Not Call” list.
Telemarketers can't call back for 10 YEARS per Fed Law One Serves ALL the Phones in your Home, even Cordless! * No Batteries * No Phone Company Fees * No Hassles
On sale for $9.95
It should be possible to incorporate it into a CID script
http://www.arkon.com/promotion.php
IM065 : The Phone Butler
Installs in Seconds; Just Plug it into ANY Phone Jack! Unwanted Caller? Simply Press Star (*) and Hang Up! The Phone Butler takes over by delivering the following message in a British voice, and then terminates the call automatically.
The message goes like this... Pardon me, this is the Phone Butler and I have been directed to inform you that this household must regretfully decline your inquiry. Please put them on your do not call list. Good Day.
The dialog of the message puts telemarketers on legal notice that you want your number placed on their “Do Not Call” list.
Telemarketers can't call back for 10 YEARS per Fed Law One Serves ALL the Phones in your Home, even Cordless! * No Batteries * No Phone Company Fees * No Hassles
On sale for $9.95
It should be possible to incorporate it into a CID script
http://www.arkon.com/promotion.php
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GraysonPeddie
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LOL! Sorry, couldn't resist...
The problem is, yeah, if they do, how do you get from this to fines/prison/etc. In the real world it sounds impressive, but the callers know it will never happen.
I use this. It works well. You have to route the phone line through this then out to the home phones.
http://www.privacycorps.com/products/?id=20
Edit: The site says it's discontinued...Looking for a replacement.
http://www.privacycorps.com/products/?id=20
Edit: The site says it's discontinued...Looking for a replacement.
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